Association between atopic dermatitis and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in U.S. children and adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with chronic itch, allergic disease and sleep disturbance, all of which might increase the risk of attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD). Previous analyses have found a consistent association between AD and ADD/ADHD, although the underlying factors contributing to such an association remain underexplored. Additionally, the relationship has been underexplored in adults.

Objectives

To determine if childhood and adult AD and AD severity are associated with ADD/ADHD and to delineate the factors contributing to such an association.

Methods

We analysed data on 354 416 children aged 2-17 years and 34 613 adults age 18+ years from 19 U.S. population-based surveys, including the National Health Interview Survey 19

SUBMITTER: Strom MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5216180 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature